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STEM Learning is seeking an experienced and strategic Marketing and Communications Lead to drive awareness and foster engagement within our comprehensive range of support services for schools, colleges, employers, and partners.

This role is pivotal to the successful delivery of a key funded contract, requiring a sharp focus on communication impact, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrating value for money through effective marketing strategy and execution.

You will work across teams to create high-impact campaigns, manage digital platforms, and shape our messaging to diverse audiences through compelling, data-driven communications.

• Lead the planning and execution of digital and offline marketing, communications, and PR activities.
• Create and deliver integrated campaigns that raise the profile of STEM Learning and its services.
• Manage communications channels, digital platforms and content delivery.
• Evaluate the performance of campaigns and report on return on investment and budget effectiveness.
• Support and guide colleagues and partners in best practice marketing and communications.
• Line-manage and mentor Marketing and Communications Officers.
• Work collaboratively with other Leads and the Senior Lead on strategy and planning.
• Represent the organisation in key stakeholder meetings and ensure adherence to brand, data protection, and quality standards.

• A degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience delivering successful marketing and communication strategies.
• Strong writing and editing skills, able to tailor messaging to different audiences and platforms.
• Experience using digital tools and platforms (e.g. CMS, email marketing, social media).
• Excellent project and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop team members.
• A passion for education, communications, and making a meaningful impact.

• 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Access to an excellent pension scheme
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
• Excellent learning and professional development opportunities to enhance career development for all staff, at all levels, and all stages of their career.

• Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
• A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.